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02 December 2024 - Human trafficking remains a grave and complex issue across Africa, affecting millions of individuals annually. It is a multifaceted problem fueled by poverty, unemployment, political instability, armed conflict, and weak governance.

02 December 2024 - The bone of contention that had stagnated the sale of Dangote’s Premium Motor Spirits otherwise known as Petrol for months, has also found its way into the sale of petrol from the newly rehabilitated Port Harcourt refinery.

02 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 2 – Schneider Electric has partnered with ImeXolutions to unveil the Altivar™ Process Modular Drives, an intelligent low-voltage process drive system designed for seamless integration into industrial settings. The partners say…

02 December 2024 - One of the largest recipients of U.S. foreign aid is Sub-Saharan Africa, which has benefited from various initiatives designed to address health, food security, energy access, and economic development.

02 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – Nairobi has been ranked 6th among the top 30 most attractive cities in Africa by The Africa Report and its sister magazine, Jeune Afrique.   The ranking assessed African cities based on quality of life, infrastructure and…

02 December 2024 - WELLINGTON, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — New Zealand saw 2,850 new homes consented last month, down 6.9 percent compared with October 2023, according to the statistics department Stats NZ on Monday. A total of 1,487 multi-unit homes, including townhouses,…

02 December 2024 - US President-elect Donalt Trump has threatened a major trade war with BRICs, a global body that Kenya recently requested membership. BRICs is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, and China - a formation of major emerging economies that has sought…

02 December 2024 - Nairobi, Kenya Dec 2 – Efforts to bolster Kenya as the best tourist destination has been boosted despite the upheavals facing the tourism sector including global economic crises and heavy taxation. Twiga Tours, one of Kenya’s leading tour operators…

02 December 2024 - Africa’s 54 nations have distinct approaches to law enforcement, shaped by their histories, cultures, and governance structures.

02 December 2024 - DEC 2 – The boss of car making giant Stellantis – which owns brands including Chrysler, Vauxhall, Jeep, Fiat and Peugeot – has stepped down with immediate effect. Carlos Tavares’ abrupt exit comes two months after Stellantis issued a profit warning…

02 December 2024 - DEC 2 – US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on a bloc of nine nations if they were to create a rival currency to the US dollar. “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we…

02 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge has blamed lack of infrastructure as a major stumbling block for Financial Technology (FinTech) growth in Africa. Thugge, who spoke during 61st Biannual plenary hosted by…

02 December 2024 - Topline Donald Trump announced Saturday he would impose a 100% tariff on BRICS nations if they try to replace the dollar in international trade, impacting a group of major developing economies whose members include Russia, India, China and Iran,…

02 December 2024 - TOKYO, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — Japan’s corporate profits saw the first year-on-year decrease in seven quarters for the July-September period as intensifying competition with overseas firms and a temporary yen appreciation dragged down manufacturing…

02 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) now requires individuals rearing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) to register and obtain approval, following the High Court’s November 7 ruling lifting the 2012 ban on GMO…

02 December 2024 - Banking lobby decries challenges in credit markets as private sector lending tumbles,

02 December 2024 - Swiss cement giant Holcim has announced its exit from the Nigerian market by selling its nearly 84% stake in Lafarge Africa to China’s Huaxin Cement.

01 December 2024 - Ghana's parliament is unlikely to approve a provisional budget ahead of the December 7 general election, raising concerns about a potential government shutdown early next year.

01 December 2024 - Ms Mutugu’s appointment as a CEO makes her one of the youngest female holders of the position in the fast-changing face of corporate Kenya.

01 December 2024 - The listing of the dams under PPP projects signals that Kenya is losing interest in funding the multi-billion shilling projects using loans amid concerns about the commercial viability of the dams.

01 December 2024 - If you cannot provide a consistent and safe source of food for your animals all year round, you will shed premium tears.

01 December 2024 - Dr Ruto last year launched the national campaign to have more trees planted countrywide by 2032, as part of reducing greenhouse emissions and reversing deforestation.

01 December 2024 - A study revealed that female students are disproportionately impacted, with 64.4 percent of them having experienced at least one type of online violence, compared to 35.5 percent of male students.

01 December 2024 - The persisting rise in non-remittances means that the fine has failed to deter the vice or the entities involved are cash-strapped.

01 December 2024 - China’s resilience indicates that Brics could challenge dollar hegemony.

01 December 2024 - The changes, if passed by lawmakers, will see the cost of imported tiles and sanitary ware increase in a market which largely relies on imports, raising prices of houses.

01 December 2024 - As the technology continues to evolve and become more ubiquitous, the question of its ethical implications becomes more urgent.

01 December 2024 - Ethiopia’s relationship with Russia is not only underscored via bilateral trade, but also through cultural exchange, as evidenced by the launch of Ethiopia’s first Sambo center.

01 December 2024 - DEC 1 – Jubilee Health Insurance (JHI) has been named the Winner of the Brand Communication Campaign of the Year Award at the prestigious MSK Awards, recognizing the company’s innovative and impactful Always With You campaign. The Marketing Society…

01 December 2024 - ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) — Ethiopia’s national flag carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, announced on Saturday the resumption of passenger flights to Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, effective Nov. 30. The inaugural flight was celebrated in the…

01 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 30 – Dealroom.co, GrowthAfrica, and Systemic Innovation have launched the Kenya Startup Ecosystem Platform, an open-access digital hub aimed at enhancing visibility and data-sharing within Kenya’s startup ecosystem. The platform…

01 December 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 29 – The uptake of microinsurance in Kenya has surged by 72% over recent years, driven by demand for affordable and accessible coverage, according to a new report by the Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI). Popular products…

01 December 2024 - The CAK’s position dealt a blow to local internet service providers which had reported Starlink to the competition watchdog and CA.

01 December 2024 - New infrastructure bonds —to which the tax will apply— are expected to be issued to redeem the existing securities.

01 December 2024 - Weighted overall average lending rate eased slightly to 16.87pc from 16.9pc in September.

30 November 2024 - DHAKA, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) — Internet services across Bangladesh will be disrupted temporarily for three hours on the night of Dec. 2 due to maintenance of the country’s first submarine cable. SEA-ME-WE 4, the country’s first submarine cable system,…

30 November 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 30 – Tech firm Zoho has entered into a strategic partnership with the Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC), the registry managing Kenya’s .ke domains, to offer enhanced value to local businesses. Under the agreement, Zoho…

30 November 2024 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 30 – Safaricom has unveiled its enhanced 5G for Business service, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with faster, more reliable connectivity at affordable rates. The upgraded service delivers speeds up to five…

30 November 2024 - Arms proliferation in Africa presents a significant and persistent threat to the continent's stability, security, and development. The situation becomes more chaotic when gun ownership by civilians skyrockets at an alarming rate.

30 November 2024 - Commercial banks on course to maintain a growth trajectory in profitability.

30 November 2024 - NOV 30 – Schneider Electric has unveiled the Africa Explorer Programme, a cross-continent initiative aimed at developing early-career African professionals through international exposure, skills training, and leadership opportunities. The programme…

30 November 2024 - A fairly recent discovery in Kenya has bolstered the theory that different species of humans interacted with each other millions of years ago.

30 November 2024 - Uber seeks to minimise new driver entry into the platform and boost quality of service

30 November 2024 - In at least 21 counties, the annual economic boom that farmers eagerly anticipate has lost its sparkle.

30 November 2024 - SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) — The Thanksgiving Day on Thursday generated 33.6 billion U.S. dollars in sales online globally, an increase of 6 percent from a year ago, Salesforce said Friday, adding the U.S. market alone went up 8 percent to 8.1…

30 November 2024 - KISUMU, Kenya, Nov 30 – Carrefour Supermarket will close its store at Mega Plaza along Oginga Odinga Street by November 30, 2024, rendering hundreds of employees jobless and impacting local suppliers. In a notice dated November 27, Majid Al Futtaim…

30 November 2024 - Examine your overall expenditure against your income to identify areas where you can cut costs.

30 November 2024 - As you earn income, reinvest part of it in Money Market Funds or additional Treasury bonds to grow your wealth.

30 November 2024 - It took the judges three painstaking sessions to sift through the 938 entries

30 November 2024 - Susan Omondi has a flex.